HausPlatz™ vs Google Calendar
A general-purpose calendar for individuals and workplaces.
Google Calendar is a widely used, reliable scheduling tool. It is built as a general calendar for individuals, teams, and workplaces rather than as a household management platform.
HausPlatz is built specifically around the household: one private space for a family's calendar, groceries, meals, chores, reminders, and members — plus Household Bridges™ for sharing selected events with a completely separate household.
Feature comparison
| Capability | HausPlatz | Google Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy-first architecture | Included. | Not included. |
| Connect two independent households | Included. | Partial. |
| Co-parenting / shared custody support | Included. | Not included. |
| Household Bridges | Included. | Not included. |
| Read-only event sharing | Included. | Partial. |
| Shared grocery lists | Included. | Not included. |
| Meal planning | Included. | Not included. |
| Chores with due dates | Included. | Not included. |
| Reminders | Included. | Included. |
| Family dashboard | Included. | Not included. |
| Role-based permissions | Included. | Not included. |
| Web app | Included. | Included. |
| Android app | Included. | Included. |
| iOS app | Included. | Included. |
| Price | Free during public beta | Free tier; paid Workspace plans |
Comparison reflects publicly documented functionality at the time of writing and is intended to be factual rather than critical. Features on both sides change over time; check each product for current details.
The bottom line
If you only need a calendar, Google Calendar works well. If you need household organization plus privacy-preserving sharing between two separate homes, that is what HausPlatz is designed for.